In the Tank

Episode 123 | Laurie Kilmartin

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This week we welcome stand up comedian and writer, Laurie Kilmartin (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Best Week Ever, Comedy Central). The show kicks off with Laurie giving Shaki some swimming advice. Then we delve into why Laurie was escorted off a studio lot, what made her a blogging pioneer, and how Colin Quinn influenced her style. [...]

Episode 122 | Keith Alberstadt

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We’re back In the Original Tank this week to welcome Astoria neighbor Keith Alberstadt. Keith has been seen on the Late Show with David Letterman and is a regular guest on the Bob and Tom Radio Show. He is also a contributing writer for both Saturday Night Live and The Jimmy Fallon Show. Keith shares [...]

Episode 121 | Robert Kelly

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Robert Kelly joins us at Comix for this week’s In the Tank. Robert is widely recognized from HBO’s Tourgasm, regular appearances on the Opie and Anthony Show and his own Comedy Central half hour special. We get to find out why Bobby had an easier time in juvie hall than two months at Fisch’s Jewish [...]

Episode 120 | Todd Barry

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This week we recorded our second episode at Comix. Todd Barry manned up and muscled through an ear infection to join us before heading off to Tennessee to perform at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Todd is one of the most original and well respected comics in the business as evidenced by his numerous [...]

Episode 119 | Tom Ingegno

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In our continued effort to provide insight into the world of stand up comedy, we present our second episode with a guest from behind the scenes – Tom Ingegno runs the New York office of the Omnipop Talent Group, which is currently a management company and has in the past been a talent agency. We [...]

Episode 118 | Amy Schumer

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This week, Comix gave us the vip treatment as we recorded our first episode down in Ochi’s Lounge with guest Amy Schumer. Find out how Amy and Shaki’s first encounter comes back to bite him in the ass, why you shouldn’t listen to the stylist on a TV set and who is my BFF. See [...]

Episode 117 | Tim Young

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We’re happy to welcome the very funny Tim Young. Tim has appeared on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing and if you’ve gone to college, he’s probably performed at your school. Find out how stand up can improve your vocabulary what the sweet spot is, and how far Tim will travel to get away from Dan [...]

Episode 116 | Joe List and Nate Bargatze

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This week we welcome Nate Bargatze back as our first repeat guest because Dan Allen ruined his first podcast. Nate tells us why it’s important to bomb to get ready for a TV set. Joe List takes a couple of hours away from his girlfriend to tell us why he loves his girlfriend and Joe [...]

Episode 115 | Jamie Lissow

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This week Jon talks with Jamie Lissow on location in Rochester. Find out what brought Jamie back to his hometown, his unique approach to recording a comedy CD, and how he’s coping without his workout buddy Ted Alexandro. Right-click the link below to download the mp3 file: Episode 115 | Jamie Lissow If you are [...]

Episode 114 | Tony Camin

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This week we step into the world of Tony Camin. Tony has made many appearances on Comedy Central and is currently a correspondent on the media project for the IFC channel. He is one of the founding fathers of the Marijuana-Logues. Hear how Arj Barker’s idea sprouted into a vehicle for Arj, Doug Benson and [...]

Episode 113 | Myq Kaplan

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Myq loves Myka and performs with Micah (and vice versa). He’s receiving his master’s degree in linguistics – finally, plays the guitar and is considered a ping pong expert. Comedy-wise, he was a semi-finalist in the 2006 Boston Comedy Festival and the 2006 Seattle Comedy Competition. He won Boston University’s Funniest Student Contest and most [...]

Episode 111 | Becky Donohue

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This week we welcome New York native Becky Donohue. Ever wonder how Becky makes sunshine? We found out. Also learn about my new use for hand sanitizer, how Becky deals with “gentle violations” on the road, and how Shaki triumphs over diversity. Dan Allen you ask? Approaching his 200th day of hobo status. Be sure [...]

Episode 110 | Ted Alexandro

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This week we welcome Queens, NY native Ted Alexandro. We ease into the tank by catching up on Dan’s squatting and my pledge for better dental hygiene. After Jon surprises us with an old picture of Ted and Jon both with hair, we have Ted answer some listener submitted questions. From there we delve into [...]

Episode 101 | My Two Dans

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Let there be light! Right-click the link below to download the mp3 file: Episode 101 | My Two Dans

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